COLOUR IS CRITICAL!

HOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES!

Psychologists have long had a firm belief that colour can change a person’s mood and even influ- ence physiological reactions. Many interior designers like to use these principles when choosing colours for interior spaces.

Our own interpretation of colour and how it may affect our mood is subjective and can be influenced by things such as a past memory or cultural beliefs. Here we explore a few popular colour options to use in your home. We are not advising you to run out and buy litres of blue, green or pink paint and paint all your walls! You can introduce colours more subtly with decora-tions, artworks, linen and soft furnishings.

Cool Blues are commonly used in areas of the home where family and friends gather.

These colours represent feel- ings of balance, physical and mental relaxation, productivity, socialisation, communication and security.

There are many shades of blue and using the more turquoise blues can add excitement to the space. Don’t be afraid to use different shades of a colour, light blues remind us of the sky and the ocean whilst darker blues can

make the area more opulent and formal, so mix them up!

Fresh Greens can be used in the home office or areas for down- time.

These colours represent nature, freshness, restfulness, growth, wealth, optimism and calm- ness. The colour green has been proven to reduce anxiety and feeling nervous. Greens can help create a sanctuary away from the stresses of our busy lives. Easiest and most affordable way is to add greenery – plants! Other ways could be a feature wall in a neutral green (like Dulux Olive Leaf) or a statement piece like an occasional chair or floor rug.

Soft Pinks are not just for the girls’ bedroom!

Blush and muted pinks have become very popular over the past few years in other parts of the home. Pink represents femininity, softness, calmness, creativity, purity, openness, wholeness and tenderness. Soft pinks can create a gentle, loving, “everything is rosy” mood. These colours are still on trend and can be used by introducing a vase, cushions, artwork with a touch of pink or even in the bathroom!

Thanks for reading xx